It was my second visit to this traditional village and this visit was personally dissappointing. The houses, courtyard and sites in the village core were renovated between 2021–2022; thus changing the heritage ambience, modernizing the visiting experience in an unsubtle way. The modernized surroundings made the experience different; renovation of the traditional houses façade and roof, paved courtyard and a modern version of the visitors theatre, submerged the heritage into a less true experience, rather synthetic one. The most related addition was actually the rest room and souvenir area. Personally my visit was not giving the expected, as compared to my last in 2019.

Nice tourist attraction. 10,000 rupiah to get in. You can try on Batak clothes and hats for free, and pose in front of the Batak houses. After the attraction are a number of souvenir shops selling handicrafts. Minus one star because the written information in English about the execution areas and stone chairs is very limited. It would have been great to learn more.

An interesting place to visit but you need to pay for a guide to actually learn anything, there are no information boards.

Good place to know a bit about the history and see traditional buildings. I would recommend tongo with a guide, we dis not and was like just a walking around for us at the end.

Went here at the late afternoon and the place is almost empty. It was a very traditional place of Batak Samosir. The place was originally a very sacrificial place in the past where the excecutions were held. I was told that the place is one of the most historical places in Somosir island. There's also Sigale-gale statue here but I haven't got chance to see it dancing.

Great story, worth visiting when you are on the island of Lake Toba! The Stone Chairs of King Siallagan unfold the cruel practice on Samosir in the past. There are two sets of them. The first one was used to serve as the official meeting place, while the other as the site for executions. The first set consisted of orderly arranged stone chairs that were specifically intended for the king, the queen, clan elders, neighboring village leaders, invitees, and the datu or spiritual leaders. In case of trials, the king would lead the meetings to decide different types of punishments including executions against the criminals. The second set features a similar arrangement but with the addition of a Long Stone Table. It was where executions took place. The prosecutors brought the death row inmate with ulos-covered eyes to the table, and then his body was laid face down with the neck in the stone basin while the executioner (Sang Datu) was ready with a very sharp sword. He slashed the neck and at once separated the prisoner’s head from his body. Further, Sang Datu stuck a single Panaluan wood into the person’s heart to remove his heart and liver for a meal. He also collected the blood for a drink. The prosecutors buried the head in a distant place and threw the body into the bush. The king and high-ranking officers enjoyed the meal.

This place already beautiful, Clean, and superb!! Souvenir market is also great, make a local people can make money.. Just one thing from me is improve the price of ticketing, minimum 1 USD so this place also can more growth :)

A historical place that will give you both knowledge of culture and entertainment. If you visit it within a group, the local guide (which is descendants of the king siallagan) will explain to you about the history of the place and ask you to dance in traditional clothes (they provide it). Don't forget to prepare amount of money for donation, they will prepare some boxes for you to donate.

A rather small outdoor museum with a row of Batak houses, some still lived in. Also the stone chairs and the execution area from ancient times. There is very little information for the displays to presumably encourage you to hire a guide. The exit is through the curio store, with a variety of merchandise. At rp10000 a ticket, it's really worth going in if you are in Ambarita.

I went for the traditional dancing, but that has been stopped and hasn't happened since COVID apparently. But it was nice to walk around and explore the grounds. I did so alone today, as no one else was there. Just me and a lonely groundskeeper, oh and some cows. The museum and gardens were nice! The house reminded me of a typical grandma's house with knick knacks and photos everywhere. The garden would be a lovely setting for a coffee or a tea. Unfortunately however, the cafe is also very much closed. Luckily, I had a swim suit with me and I was able to jump in the lake for a swim. Entry was 20k.

If you visited Sumatra, don't forget to see how the beautiful Toba Lake and then just cross the lake into Samosir Island. In Samosir Island, you must go to Huta museum. Its a traditional Sumatran houses.in there you can find the traditional dance, its called Tor-Tor dance.

The area is soo broad, from traditional house to museum of batak's historical heritage, then they also have coffe shop. You also can enjoy the lake from here, it's have its garden, and also house of glass (well this is some kind of old house full of pictures of the former king) and you can stay here if you want(add cost ofc). The funny part is when I met 2 foreigners and ask them about tickets, they got charged 20k, meanwhile I, as local 30k🤣

The museum is not very interesting (Tomok's is much better), but the view from the shore is fantastic!

The entrance fee is Rp 20,000/person. The place is nice to get some bataknese knowledge but theres no more dancer performance maybe cus lack of visitor. We came here at 8.30 to 10 am and we are the only visitors here. I hope this place can attract more visitors later on. This place is better than some museum near Tomok cus the authenticitiness.

The museum is interesting but small. Has some traditional objects with explanations but not all of them. You have some royal tumbs and some of the houses of the last king are therein really good shape for you to see. The entrance is 50 rupiah that I think is expensive for the amount of things that you can see in it but every day at 10.30 and 11.30 and Sunday at 11.30 only they do traditional dances for around 40 min each time that are worth to see.

Must visit place during your stay in SAMOSIR Must take picture and watch sigale-gale dance from beginning. The ticket price is more expensive than the similiar show in Tomok, but it is worthy (a live music for the show here) My recommendation: If you come here when the dance has already started 1/2 part or more, wait for next new session.

Great place to learn their heritage. Unfortunately, the place is not well taken care of and there is no guide.

We went by scooter from Tuktuk - not well signposted so had to ask directions, showing a photo. We expected a much larger statue from the tourist brochures. Worth stopping in if you in the area but little to see in the tomb area. There is the Batak museum nearby and several souvenir shops in the alleys around. We were early morning 9am so were the only visitors.

Went at 8am Saturday and the place was empty. Unsure if this place requires a ticket to enter, but I saw no one there. I spent 15 minutes and left. They have a toilet nearby that you can use. And I think it is free. If not, then 2,000 rupiah should be enough as a toilet fee.

Old Tomb of King Sidabutar I, II & III. great story from the past that people can learn. They are about loyalty, romance, dan patience.

An impressive complex of graves, albeit small, notably focusing on a few sarcophagus that were part of the long history of the Tomok area within the Samosir Island. Three main graves are representing three important rulers of the Sidabutar village, namely Ompu Soribuntu Sidabutar (the first king), his grandson Ompu Ni Ujung Barita Sidabutar, and finally the great-great grandson, Ompu Solompuan Sidabutar that died as recent as the early years of the 20th century. Two of these graves were sarcophagus, where the body of the deceased was laid to rest within a stone coffin above the ground; the third grave of Solompuan Sidabutar is buried as norMal graves would look as he had embraced christianity. Other small sarcophaguses are also present in the complex, retaining the remains of deceased generals of these famous kings. The complex is well kept and you may find a guide explaining you on the history. No entry fees but it is optional for visitor to adorn a small ulos shawl as sign of respect. You may tip the guide and the related staff that maintain the ulos shawls.

The Tomb of Sidabutar Kings is an interesting visit on Samosir. It's actually very small, and you can explore it in half an hour at most. However, it's fascinating to see this royal and noble Batak cemetery.

This place is quite small but has really interesting site, you can quick and go.

Well preserved and full of history, with 5 king tombs and several of the generals tomb. Recommended to hire a local guide.

Beautiful scenery on the way. Waterfall is good, but cannot swim.

beautiful view of the waterfall, so near! there are small shops selling instant noodles and cold or hot drinks. parking spots and toilets available too.

Technically you need to 'contribute' for whatever photos taken at destination expecially roadside scenic waterfall.

There isn’t anything particularly noteworthy about this waterfall, it just looks like the one I visited in Surabaya. Entrance Fee IDR 7.000 Selfie Spot IDR 3.000

Nice waterfall in Lake Toba. High and majestic..! You can take a swim if you wish.. If you not scare of the cold freezing water. 😁

Great place to relax, bond with nature, and water is not that cold

Very huge waterfall, water very cold, and most important, not crowded with visitors! The journey is only accessible using minivan / suv, not bus because its tiny road to reach here. There is a refreshment stall and changing room. Recommended visit if coming to Lake Toba.

This is one of the many waterfalls around Lake Toba area, although not as majestic as Sipiso-piso waterfall, it’s suitable for families to go for a dip and experience the power of Mother Nature spewing gallons of fresh mountain water in your face.

Easy to reach. Not the best one, but worth to pay a visit for a while. Prepare Rp. 2000 for toilet.

Not well sign posted so use Google or ask directions. You can visit after the Tele tower ( bette condition) or on the lakeside road which has some very rough parts. The falls are a short walk from the car park, after paying the 7000pp entrance and 2000 parking fee - official tickets for both. You cant see the full falls from the bottom but the width is lovely.

It's a long ride from Tuk Tuk but worth it. The amount of water flowing was very strong and you can feel the waves of it from a distance too. It was cold and my dress was soaked without even taking a dip in the water. There is an entrance fee. There is a small store inside the entrance gate for snacks and other miscellaneous purchases.

A very beautiful waterfall but very poor facilities. Hope the local authorities will pay more attention on the facilities n maybe build some new, without damaging the site.

Good view, toilet cleanliness is meh, there are snack seller overall a good spot to take a break while see some neat view

We took sepedar motor from our guesthouse (rp35k/12 hour) to Tele tower. It about 2 hour for us to arrive there since make several stop along the road. You need to pay rp2k for bike parking there and 7k for entrance fee. Got a few local restaurants if you want to eat there. You need to pay 2k for toilet. Overall there area are really nice and clean.

From this place you can see an amazing view of toba lake from above especially prettier when the weather is sunny, when you came to here its free, you have only to pay for the parking if you bring a vehicle and don't worry because near this place there's a toilet, stall that selling snacks and so on. So, don't forget to visit this place if you're going to Samosir via Tele.

So strategic place to see the beautiful sights of the Toba lake and the hills. the tele tower is the highest peak of the hill in samosir district, from this peak we can see the views of the hills and of course Lake Toba is very beautiful. Tele peak can be reached by car, where this peak is one way to Samosir district. if you visit Samosir Regency, you must stop for a moment to enjoy the beauty of the scenery. Its really beautiful and amazing. And from tele peak you can see two big water fall among this between the scenery of the hills and the lake. So beautiful 😍😍😍

I felt the tower was over rated - it was grubby, outside littered and in need of maintenance, and the views similar to views from the top of the winding access roads. The 7000pp entrance fee should be used to preserve the place. There is a restaurant too, but we didn't try it. Supervised parking for 2000/scooter. Tele is a well known tourist spot so we " been there done that" but ok for one visit.

Nice quiet place to have a panoramic view of Samosir Island. There is a small tower for you to go up and take pictures. It is run down and not very well maintained but still usable. You will spend at most 10-20 minutes taking videos or selfies here. There is also a coffee shop nearby selling simple Indonesian food and drinks if you want to sit down and chill. No fancy coffee or tea here.

I ride motorbike from Tuktuk by myself to get here and I'm really disappointed with the view. It's common scenery along Toba lake road. It's really ordinary, you can find something better in any road along Toba lake. No parking fee, only 7000 Rupiah for entrance fee.

The. Best. Place. To enjoy the view of lake toba from this side of the lake. The view is absolutely stunning. I was overly amazed at first. Mesmerized by the beauty of which nature presents itself. With such limited time being there, i felt like a connection. Simply an amazing place to be in. If you ever come here, make sure you do come and visit this place. It'll be worth your while.